Senior Laboratory Manager

The UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science is a collaborative and cross-disciplinary environment where clinicians, engineers, allied health professionals and researchers are constantly striving for innovative approaches to treatment. This includes developing highly effective methods which go beyond the boundaries of conventional wisdom and treating each patient as an individual.

As a world leader in medical and biomedical research we are able to see at first-hand the directions in which medicine and science are moving and where patient and industry needs are growing. This knowledge ensures that we are producing and teaching some of the most innovative master's courses for clinicians and scientists across the world. Additionally, our cutting-edge research expertise ensures that the latest techniques are taught using the most advanced equipment. Finally, we offer innovative master's courses led by world leading experts, providing a truly research-based learning experience delivered by some of the greatest minds in science and medicine today.

The Division reaching across three London campuses (Bloomsbury, Royal Free and Stanmore) brings together three major research departments; Targeted Intervention; Surgical Biotechnology and Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science. Within these departments are world class research centres, specialising in many different surgical and interventional specialties.

The Division also offers teaching and training in a wide range of subjects with intercalated BSc options for UCL medical students, direct MBBS teaching, undergraduate and postgraduate taught and research programmes for both clinicians and non-clinicians.

The Division holds a silver award for the Athena Swan Charter which recognizes advancement of gender equality and aims for representation, progression and success for all. Further information on the Division can be found at

About the role

An experienced candidate with a MSc or PhD with extensive laboratory based experience is sought for the post of Senior Laboratory Manager within the Division of Surgery and Interventional Science.

The candidate must have a proven track-record in cell culture, biomaterials characterisation/analysis, as well as, management experience working within a laboratory based environment. Expertise in tissue and cell culture and/or biomaterials characterisation including the use of specialised equipment (e.g. Electron microscopy, mechanical testing, contact angle, ATR-FTIR) is required. A good working knowledge of cell culture and immunohistochemistry would be highly advantageous.

Other

• The advert will close on 23rd August 2026 at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.
• Interview Date(s) are scheduled for: Friday 28th August 2026
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About you

The successful candidate must hold a Degree in relevant subject area, although candidates with considerable experience will be considered.

Experience of using your detailed knowledge of Health & Safety policy and procedure in a laboratory setting to manage risks and ensure compliance with current legislation

Proven experience in laboratory management in a scientific or biomedical environment.

Record of successful line management and development of staff with proven team leadership and motivational skills.

Experience in teaching and supervision of students would be advantageous.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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